Nantong to Qingdao Train

南通 → 青岛

Nantong to Qingdao takes between 3 hours 8 minutes and 5 hours 2 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 18 direct services, with the first train at 06:12 and the last at 17:15. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Nantong and Qingdao. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
18 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G265506:12Nantong10:06Qingdao West3h54m
G265506:33Rugaonan10:06Qingdao West3h33m
G265506:45Haian10:06Qingdao West3h21m
D166407:27Nantong11:41Qingdao West4h14m
D166407:48Rugaonan11:41Qingdao West3h53m
D166408:00Haian11:41Qingdao West3h41m
D215208:41Nantongxi12:20Qingdao West3h39m
D215208:57Rugaonan12:20Qingdao West3h23m
D215209:10Haian12:20Qingdao West3h10m
D216010:30Haian15:01Qingdao North4h31m
D291213:12Haian17:15Qingdao West4h03m
D213215:52Nantongxi20:54Qingdao5h02m
D213216:07Rugaonan20:54Qingdao4h47m
D213216:19Haian20:54Qingdao4h35m
G68816:43Nantongxi20:11Qingdao West3h28m
G68817:03Haian20:11Qingdao West3h08m
D212417:03Rugaonan20:24Qingdao West3h21m
D212417:15Haian20:24Qingdao West3h09m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Timetable for reference only. For live schedules and ticket booking, check these sources:

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Railway Stations in Nantong and Qingdao

Compare the railway stations used to reach Nantong and Qingdao. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Nantong

  • Nantong南通
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Rugao South如皋南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Haian海安
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Nantong West南通西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Rail Transit Line 1

Railway Stations in Qingdao

  • Qingdao West青岛西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Qingdao North青岛北
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 8
  • Qingdao青岛
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3

At a Glance

RouteNantong (南通) to Qingdao (青岛)
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Direct services18
Fastest journey3 hours 8 minutes on G688 (17:03 to 20:11)
First train06:12 G2655 from Nantong
Last train17:15 D2124 from Haian
Departure stations on timetableNantong, Rugao South, Haian, Nantong West
Arrival stations on timetableQingdao West, Qingdao North, Qingdao
Train types in snapshotG, D
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nantong to Qingdao train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h08m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 18 direct services between Nantong and Qingdao.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.